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Safari Kar International’s DJ-5 Mods

December 10, 2014 • CATEGORIES: DJ-5 & DJ-6 • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I found a DJ-5 for sale (see below) that had a Safari-Kar data plate. I did some research to learn more about these vehicles.

Safari-Kar International was a company from Woodruff Avenue in San Bernardino, California, that purchased, restored, and resold postal jeeps. It was launched in 1993. Don’t confuse it with a weird car by the same name called the SafariKar.

As best as I can learn, the company sold remanufactured DJs and two different kits. One to swap the steering and chop and modify the back half and another for soft top kits. At their height they remanufactured around 30 jeeps a month. They also signed up twelve independent manufactures.

By 1995 the company ran into a legal problem. They were reselling the vehicles with a new odometer as a modern vehicle. But, by doing so the law dictated the ‘kars’ had to meet modern safety regulations. (you can read an entire article about the company in a 1995 article from Automotive news (also archived at the bottom of this page).

Four Wheeler Magazine may have reported on this modification in a 1993-1994 article, but I have yet to confirm that. They did reference a DJ in a later Cheap Jeep article, but with no mention of a soft top.

Here are a few links:

Here is one Safari-Kar for sale: 1995 DJ-5 Safari-Kar Jeep Flower Mound, TX $6500.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/4760795466.html

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AMC 1976 CLASSIC JEEP
Up for sale is a one of a kind classic 1976 Jeep
Year: 1976
Transmission: Auto
Model: Safari
Price: $5,000 firm Will not take a penny less was asking $6,000 reduced for quick sale .
If not sold by this weekend will be trading for a small cabin.
Miles: ONLY 28,000 on rebuilt motor
Rebuilt transmission
Clear Texas title
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1978 DJ-5 Reno, NV **SOLD**

December 10, 2014 • CATEGORIES: DJ-5 & DJ-6 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.

(11/19/2014) Runs and drives.

“This is a rare Dj5 mail jeep with a AMC 232 and 727-TF tranny.
Truck runs real well, everything is original and in good condition with some rust but it has a ton of potential.  I am just putting it out there to see what I can get.”

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1973 DJ-5 Jefferson County, TN **SOLD**

December 2, 2014 • CATEGORIES: DJ-5 & DJ-6 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: Was $1950 **SOLD**

Looks like a good price.

“is a 1973 postal jeep, has been painted awhile back, new strips, 6 cy;., auto, all lights work, all gauges, gas hand work, runs great, drives good, fair tires, can drive for everyday driver, hard to find one in good shape, asking 1950.00 or may trade some on a car hauler trailer with a title or truck or tractor”

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1975 DJ-5 Davenport, IA **SOLD**

November 29, 2014 • CATEGORIES: DJ-5 & DJ-6 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1749

Runs and drives.

“1975 DJ5 MAIL JEEP. IT RUNS AND DRIVES, AND SHIFTS THROUGH ALL THE GEARS. IT HAS THE 4.2 INLINE FACTORY SIX CYLINDER ENGINE. IT DOES HAVE A WORKING AFTERMARKET CD PLAYER INSTALLED BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER. SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT I HAVE INSTALLED NEW SHOCKS, CHANGED THE OIL, REBUILT THE CARBEURATOR, AND FIXED THE REAR BRAKES ON IT. THE BODY IS IN NEED OF RESTORATION, IT WILL MAKE A GREAT PROJECT FOR SOMEONE. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU CAN CALL”

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1977 DJ-5 Lake City, FL **SOLD**

November 23, 2014 • CATEGORIES: DJ-5 & DJ-6 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD**  Was $1500.

“1977 mail jeep. Rebuilt transmission. I don’t know the miles and yes it has rust. I used it on a mail route but I bought something newer so I have no need for it. 1,500
Title in hand”

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1973 DJ-5 Westpoint, VA **SOLD**

November 16, 2014 • CATEGORIES: DJ-5 & DJ-6 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200.

Runs.

“1973 mail jeep dj5 6cyl auto. The jeep runs good, but going to need some work. Has all new break shoes and wheels. I have bought kits they just need to be adjusted and bled. Great deal and fair price $1200 cash. Easy to restore or resell at this price.”

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1974 DJ-5 Palm Coast, FL **SOLD**

November 13, 2014 • CATEGORIES: DJ-5 & DJ-6 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000. 

“1974 Fiberglas US mail jeep runs good. Tires are fair. Has a shelf to hold mail. Front brake lines replaced and working, but will need four wheel brake cylinders. The running gear is good. $3,500″

 

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